Ashlee Frantz
Troup
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable professional with experience supporting children in educational and special needs settings. Skilled in facilitating classroom activities, providing one-on-one support, and supervising students to create positive learning environments. Experienced with diverse abilities and learning needs, fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), dedicated to fostering student engagement and success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Crosspointe Church Foundations
Flint
08.2022 - Current
- Assist teachers with age-appropriate Bible lessons, classroom activities, daily tasks, errands and classroom management.
- Provide one-on-one support to children who need assistance with reading, writing, and completing lesson activities.
- Reinforce positive behavior through praise, encouragement, and positive classroom management strategies.
- Lunch duty
- Supervise children to help maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
Kid's Sunday School Teacher Assistant
Crosspointe Church
Flint
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and delivering age-appropriate Bible lessons and classroom activities.
- Facilitated student participation during lessons, worship, crafts, games, and group discussions to enhance engagement and learning.
- Guided students through questions and activities using encouragement and prompting techniques, fostering confidence and understanding.
- Supervise children to help maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Collaborated with volunteers and teachers to identify and address student needs, supporting their success.
Special Needs Volunteer
Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs
Tyler
06.2011 - 12.2020
- Assisted teachers and instructional aids with classroom activities and student support needs.
- Supervised and engaged students in education, recreational and life skills activities.
- Supported students during lunch and provided assistance with feeding when needed.
- Assisted students in completing work-based learning tasks aligned with their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
- Encouraged student participation and progress towards individualized academic, behavioral, communication, and life-skills goals.
- Utilized visual supports and symbol based communication systems to help students understand instructions and express their needs.
Education
Bachelor's of Applied Arts and Science -
Lamar University
Beaumont, Tx05-2017
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Tx12-2013
High School Diploma -
Texas School for the Deaf
Austin, Tx06-2011
Skills
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Special needs education
- Individualized student assistance
- Collaborative Teaching
- Team Collaboration
- Average typing speed 45 WPM
- Adaptable
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
Honors And Awards
- Accepted into the Honor Society, 01/01/16
- Dean's List, 01/01/15
- President's List, 01/01/14
- Multiple All Tournament Team (volleyball, basketball, softball), 2008-2011
- Believe and Achieve Award: Camper with Best Attitude and Motivation (volleyball), 06/01/10
- Junior Marshal, 2009-2010
- Female Athlete of the Year, 2008-2009
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Crosspointe Church Foundations
08.2022 - Current
Kid's Sunday School Teacher Assistant
Crosspointe Church
01.2021 - Current
Special Needs Volunteer
Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs
06.2011 - 12.2020
Bachelor's of Applied Arts and Science -
Lamar University
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
High School Diploma -
Texas School for the Deaf